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Dell™ V
ostro™ 1000 Owner’
s Manual
Model PP23LB
book.book Page 1 Tuesday,
July 3, 2007 12:31 PM
Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
1 Finding Information 2 About Y our Computer
3 Setting Up Y our Computer
4 Using the Display
5 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad
6 Using a Battery
7 Using Multimedia
8 Using Cards
9 Setting Up a Network
10 Securing Y our Computer
11 Solving Problems
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12 Adding and Replacing Parts
13 Dell QuickSet Features 14 T raveling With Y our Computer
15 Contacting Dell 16 Specifications 17 Appendix
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Index
Finding Information
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About Your Computer
Determining Your Computers Configuration
Front View
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The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
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Left Side View
Right Side View
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Back View
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Bottom View
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Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media
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Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Switching the Video Image
Setting Display Resolution
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
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Key Combinations
System Functions Battery CD or DVD Tray Display Functions
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
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Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
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Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Using Multimedia
Playing a CD or DVD
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
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Using Cards
ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
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Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Media Memory Cards
Installing a Media Memory Card
Removing a Media Memory Card
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Setting Up a Network
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Network Setup Wizard
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New WLAN
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Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
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Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
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Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
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Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
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Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
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ExpressCard Problems
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
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Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
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Using the Operating System Media
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Optical Drive
Hard Drive
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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Memory
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Modem
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Hinge Cover
Keyboard
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Wireless Mini-Card
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Coin-Cell Battery
Display
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Dell QuickSet Features
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
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Contacting Dell
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Specifications
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NOTE:
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Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
Entering System Setup
Commonly Used Options
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
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